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Sir Tim's costly ride: Mayor spends $523 on rental to travel from Wgtn to P North
Angry mayor says council making a decision on the rental car is misuse of council time.
Mayor's 190km taxi ride: Shadbolt says deputy wrecked travel plans
The mayor's request for a rental car to travel to the LGNZ conference was denied.
Convicted child rapist sent back to prison over exploitation images
The man sent the images to himself while recovering from a stroke in hospital.
'One less weight in my life': Sister's relief young mum's killer won't get out of jail early
Samuel Samson murdered Azalia Wilson while they were in a motel room with their baby.
'It's not worth the risk': Police nab motorist five times over alcohol limit
Member of the public reported concerns about the man's hair-raising driving in Southland.
17-year jail term remains for man who brutally killed partner
Azalia Wilson was so badly injured she was unrecognisable, the court said.
Motel where murder accused stayed was bugged by police
The woman was at the motel while her house was forensically searched.
A Ukrainian family fled to NZ to escape war. Tragedy struck just eight weeks later
Leonid Yurasov's 'most cherished dream' was for his family to be together in safety.
'Do you have any idea?': Murder accused's chilling messages to victim's mother
A week after his death, Sandy Graham sent Dale Watene's mother a friend request.
Man found in shallow grave died in 'a terrible accident', court told
Case focuses on how Dale Watene died before ending up buried in Longwood Forest.
Man stroked leg of 16yo in changing room, went into hotel room where 12yo girl was
Nathan Ngarimu Collier was already on the child sex offender register.
Judge references death penalty while sentencing young drug dealer
Judge tells young drug dealer he would be hanged if in Singapore, "no questions asked".
More opportunities for first-home buyers, SBS Bank boss says
SBS Bank has lent money to 850 first-home buyers during the year.
Cycling NZ pulls support amid bullying claims
Formal complaints lodged over the behaviour of Invercargill cycling coach Sid Cumming.
Man arrested after person allegedly shot in Invercargill
One person received a gunshot wound to the leg.
Employee awarded $8000 after being tapped on her backside with bucket
The woman complained about her co-workers's conduct for several weeks.
CCTV of speed camera operator assault to show on Ten 7 Aotearoa
The camera operator was assaulted by a motorcyclist.
Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week
Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.
Airways boss quits after tumultuous Covid years, control tower closure U-turns
Plans to close regional control towers, announced when Covid hit, have been reversed.
Cow row: Dispute between dairy farmers after claims cows were returned in poor condition
The row saw one party charter a chopper to fly over the other's farm looking for evidence.
Police still piecing together details of crash that killed four Invercargill teens
Police still investigating a crash that killed four Southland teenagers in Invercargill.
One person injured in early morning house fire
Emergency services were called to the blaze in Invercargill just before 2.30am.
'Urgent' gang laws, unused for decades, deemed a failure - research
Some of the introduced offences haven't been used in more than 20 years.
Police speed camera operator assaulted on the job
Invercargill Police are investigating a serious assault on a speed camera operator.
'Traumatic': Struggling pet owners giving up animals as cost of living rises
Most of the people surrendering their animals have reportedly been reluctant to do so.
'He's always been here for us' - Funerals for two teenagers killed in Invercargill crash draw crowds
17-year-old victim O Maruhuatau Otuwhare Tawhai died in the crash on Friday.
'Lowest of the low': Man only removed graphic footage of teens' fatal crash once cops intervened
Man live-streamed aftermath of Invercargill crash which claimed the lives of four teens.
Lewd lingerie wearer loses privacy
Intensive supervision ordered for man with history of committing indecent acts.
Body of crash victim brought to marae as former schoolmates perform haka
Bluff teen Kyah Kennedy, 16, was one of four friends killed in a crash on April 22.
Man charged with murder of 'proud dad' appears in court
Chad Parekura was found unconscious with stab wounds just before 12.45am on Saturday.
'It's been rough' says truckie involved in crash that killed four teens
The death of four teenage boys last week has devastated the local Southland community.
Man charged with murder; family mourns 'the most beautiful soul'
Chad of Ngāpuhi is survived by his son Tatum-Reign, and remembered as a proud Dad.
'They are hurting': Families rocked by deaths of four teens
Police have named the four boys who died.